Ohio officer OK after spear attack

6:05 PM,
Jan. 8, 2014

Written by

Anthony Conchel
MNCO

Officer Sam Caldwell escaped serious injury early Tuesday when he reportedly was assaulted by a man with a spear.

According to Bucyrus police Chief David Koepke, Caldwell responded to a 911 call and was charged by a man with a spear.

"Officer Caldwell was heroic in subduing the man in a situation that could have ended tragically," Koepke said. "He suffered some minor injuries from the attack, and we are grateful for his safety and great work." ...